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  1. joel89

    Schneider Zelio Programmable Relay's

    Hi has anyone ever used these before and the software? We usually use allen bradley micrologix or control logix, but for a small job I am doing I have been told to use these, it is for a forge I am building a 400amp inverter panel for a large motor turning a big crank, all the zelio is needed...
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    Working through agencies?

    How fair is agency work? This is a genuine question. I started work for an agency. Its the first time I have done this. I dont get paid by the agency, but by a some organisation that calls itself my employer. So the electrical contractor pays the employment agency and the employment agency...
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    Generator Maintenance

    Hi guys, I'll give you a brief run down of the system before I go into the problem. At the hospital where I work we have two back up generators. They're rated at 750KvA. In the event of mains failure, they both start up same time, one generator will then connect to the main busbars, then roughly...
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    Pricing

    Hi guys, Just wanted to know what prices people are quoting for condition report's.
    • Dazzol2009
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    • charge pricing roman times
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. imago

    So that's how you get the DNO to upgrade cables!

    Stone built (140 ish years old) end of terrace house with an old two wire onto ceramic doughnuts overhead supply. The DNO inspector came out to look at it and they're replacing everything from the head to the pole FOC. What caused such a remarkable event? I'm sure we all know how they like to...
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    Installation of SWA cable

    Can any one help..? Having not installed any SWA before I’m about to undertake a job to install 6mm 2core cable to agarage. The cable would need to be buried for approx. 20m in the ground – whichI’m allowing to go 500mm deep. However it is when the cable first enters theground and when it comes...
    • ElecEngineer
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    • cable installation roman swa times
    • Replies: 83
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Solar PV Extension and Export meter

    Hi Solar Forum An extension to a solar pv system will require a newgeneration for the extension, I understand that. The existing solar pv system has an export meter. Will the extension to the solar pv system also requireits own new dedicated export meter? The reason I ask is because the...
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    Competency to turn off (condemn) circuits?

    Hi there, I am wondering how much power people have in the event of coming across a dangerous circuit. Do you have the power to be able to terminate a circuit and lock it off to prevent use, until certain works are met? Or do you advise the owner not to use the circuit? Are there any certain...
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    Qualification Advise Wanted Please

    Hi I would like some advice on City & Guilds 2397 level 3 course. In 2012 I went for a career change intending become an electrician. After intensive research I knew the best route was an apprenticeship. I was 34 I knew it would be hard to get an apprenticeship. With out that I could not go...
    • PACMAN
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    • advise course domestic level please qualification roman wanted
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    TT System with no RCD

    Hello all here’s my first ever post. Quick background, I’ve been working for myself since theturn of the year building a portfolio, I have done a few minor works and a weekon Monday I will start a house rewire and wiring extension which I plan to useto be assessed on. I was asked from someone...
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    Megger ppk 210

    For Sale Megger part p kit. This consists of seperate test units to conduct Live and Dead testing. LRCD210 Loop and RCD Tester & MIT310 Insulation and Continuity Tester It has never been used and is being sold 'as new' condition. The unit is over 12 months old so it will...
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    16 to 8 amp 3 phase

    Hi there, I have 3 Phase in my Workshop, with a few Machines, recentlybought a new machine, but found out the Socket is bigger that I was gong to it into, as my other Welding Machinethat fits into this is only 8 Amp, can I get a Socket to fit into this, thatwill that have an 8 and 16 Amp...
    • waynesplash
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    • 3 phase amp machine phase roman times
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. S

    Replacing a 3 phase oven

    Hi. I’m a spark with plentyof experience of domestic single phase but not much commercial, and 3 phase isjust a distant memory from college. I have a customer who wants a 3-phase oven replacing. It’s on a suitable circuit with all-poleisolator so it should just be a simple like-for-like swap...
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    wired or wireless network in my house?

    Hi I am moving to a new house soon and want to eliminate the loss of signal/buffering and future proof it for smooth clear broadband use age , so I need to know which is best wired or wireless as I can decorate after but don't want to decorate and get everything done and find that I am having to...
    • sparkyphil1
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    • calibri electrical work house network roman times wired wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Computer and Networking Forum
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    Wot a job to start back to

    A test of a 2008 flat . Expecting an easy one boy was I wrong hear's some pics And.... O why isn't this socket not live ??? ...... Oooooohh That's nice Why can't I plug in my tester???? Ohhhh .Yes on the live pin ! Nice termination At least it's not just the one flat ..... I could have...
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    Why 3 Phase and not 6 or 12 - Video

    Stumbled across this on youtube, while watching a video on fluorescents that darkwood posted. Why 3 Phase Power? Why not 6 or 12? - YouTube Interesting and after a couple of alcohol tainted viewings...I think I understand it all (though that could be the rum talking...)
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    Nominal Voltage ?

    what % > or< than nominal is considered ok I know its written somewhere but the wife probably tidied it away and I cant find it Pict
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    Parallel cables

    Hi I was give this calculation to do! First have I done it right? And is this the same as calculating parallel circuits? In a 230V DB 7 different circuit give out an installation resistance test of 200, 200, 150,100,50, 25 and 2. I came up with RT= r1+r2+r3+r4+r5+r6+r7 RT = 1/200 + 1/200 +...
    • me1
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    • cables formula parallel roman times
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. M

    Repeated underground cable fault

    Having worked in America with their weird systems,thought I'd seen it all,but this has got me puzzled,a rep[eated failure of a cable at 33kV supplying a house and dairy,the cable of a type used by Country Energy,is rated for 132kV,400A per phase,supplying a 433-250 400kvA transformer.The cable...
    • militar veteran
    • Thread
    • cable cable fault fault roman times underground
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. M

    Busbar 'ductor' testing

    Just been asked to carry out a busbar 'ductor' test on a new busbar installation , I understand it's a form of low resistance test checking the joints etc... But have'nt a clue how to test it ?! I know you use a 'ductor' tester but that's about it ! any tips or help would be much appreciated lads
    • Micksparky25
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    • busbar reading roman testing times
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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